Sony UP20 User Manual

3-206-154-42 (1)Color Video Printer© 2001 Sony CorporationUP-20UP-21MDInstructions for Use

PreparationConnections10ConnectionsTo enable printing, video equipment to act as an input signal source, and a video monitor to display images or menu

PreparationConnections11Connecting the Video MonitorConnect a video monitor to view captured images and to check those to be printed. Connect a suitab

PreparationConnections12Making Connections to Enable Remote ControlThe printer can be controlled remotely by connecting an RM-5500 Remote Control Unit

PreparationBefore Printing13Before Printing Before printing, but after mounting the paper tray on the printer and making the necessary connections (se

PreparationBefore Printing144Load the new ink ribbon into the ink ribbon compartment.5Close the front panel by pushing the point marked with “PULL OPE

PreparationBefore Printing152Remove the protection sheet placed on the top of the paper.3Close the cover of the paper tray, and then slide the paper t

PreparationBefore Printing164Select the desired input signal by pressing the G or g button.a) The RGB SYNC INPUT connectors are equipped only with the

OperationMaking Full-Size Image Printouts17OperationMaking Full-Size Image PrintoutsThis section explains how to make a full-size image printout. The

OperationMaking Full-Size Image Printouts18NoteUsually, it is recommended that you make printouts in FRAME mode. You can confirm the memory mode setti

OperationMaking Full-Size Image Printouts19– Proceed as described in “Error/Warning Messages” on page 61.• When an image has not been stored in memory

2Owner's RecordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the space provided below.Refer to these numbers when

OperationMaking Full-Size Image Printouts202Select LOAD USER by pressing the F or f button.3Select the desired user number by pressing the G or g butt

OperationMaking Full-Size Image Printouts212Press the PRINT QTY button until the desired number appears, while the screen which appears in step 1 is d

OperationMaking Full-Size Image Printouts22Capturing Another Image While PrintingWhile the printer is printing, you can queue printing jobs by capturi

OperationMaking Variations of Printouts23Making Variations of PrintoutsYou can capture various kinds of images in memory and make variations of printo

OperationMaking Variations of Printouts24Selecting the memory mode1Press the MENU button and display the LAYOUT SETUP menu by pressing the F, f, G or

OperationMaking a Printout of Multiple Different Reduced Images25Selecting a memory pagePress the MEMORY PAGE button repeatedly until the desired memo

OperationMaking a Printout of Multiple Different Reduced Images261Press the MULTI PICTURE button.The following screen appears.If you do not perform an

OperationMaking a Printout of Multiple Different Reduced Images27Deciding which image is displayed on the video monitor screen after capturing an imag

OperationMaking a Printout of Multiple Different Reduced Images28Making a printout with multiple reduced imagesThis subsection explains how to make pr

OperationMaking a Printout of Multiple Different Reduced Images293Press the SOURCE/MEMORY button.The source image appears on the video monitor screen.

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OperationMaking a Printout of Multiple Different Reduced Images303Select the desired setting by pressing the G or g button.4Press the MENU button.The

OperationMaking Printouts With a Caption31Making Printouts With a CaptionA caption, such as data or comments, can be added to a printout below the ima

OperationMaking Printouts With a Caption322Select CAPTION by pressing the F or f button.3Press the g button.The CAPTION menu appears.4Position the cur

OperationMaking Printouts With a Caption33For example, when the cursor is positioned at N, pressing the g button results in the cursor moving to O at

OperationMaking Printouts With a Caption342 Select INS by pressing the F, f, G or g button. Then press the EXEC button.A single space is inserted betw

OperationDeleting Images Stored in Memory35Deleting Images Stored in MemoryYou can delete images captured to memory pages, from either all of the memo

OperationErasing the Screen Display on the Video Monitor36Deleting images in a certain memory pageBefore deleting imagesSet CLEAR to PAGE in the FUNCT

OperationErasing the Screen Display on the Video Monitor37Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the setting changes in the following sequence: ON t

AdjustmentFunctions That Can be Set on Menus38AdjustmentFunctions That Can be Set on MenusYou can set up the printer to meet various specifications. O

AdjustmentMenu Tree39Menu TreeCOLOR ADJUST menuWINDOW SETUP menuLAYOUT SETUP menuPRINTER SETUP menuCAPTION menuSYSTEM SETUP menuINPUT SETUP menuUSER N

IntroductionAbout This Manual / System Overview4IntroductionAbout This ManualThis manual covers the following UP-20 series color video printers.•UP-20

AdjustmentBasic Menu Operations40Basic Menu OperationsIn this section, in addition to the video monitor display, the printer window display is also in

AdjustmentBasic Menu Operations413Select the desired item by pressing the F or f button.Example: To select PRN SPEED on the PRINTER SETUP menu4Change

AdjustmentBasic Menu Operations42To change the setting values:Press the G or g button to decrease or increase the setting values.To reset the values t

AdjustmentAdjusting the Color and Picture Quality43Adjusting the Color and Picture QualityCompensating for the Input SignalsA video image recorded und

AdjustmentAdjusting the Color and Picture Quality44Matching the Video Monitor Color to the Printer ColorTo match the color of the monitor image to tha

AdjustmentAdjusting the Color and Picture Quality45Adjusting the Printout ColorYou can adjust the printout quality by adjusting the color intensity, p

AdjustmentAdjusting the Color and Picture Quality46To adjust the contrast (DARK/LIGHT)The contrast settings are divided into 15 steps, from –7 to +7,

AdjustmentAdjusting the Color and Picture Quality47Adjusting the tone of the printoutYou can adjust the tone so that the details in the white or black

AdjustmentAdjusting the Color and Picture Quality48To eliminate a horizontal black line produced at the bottom:Adjust the bottom position of the image

AdjustmentAdjusting the Color and Picture Quality49The highlighted area on the COLOR BALANCE menu will be printed to be used for adjusting the color b

IntroductionLocation and Function of Parts and Controls5Location and Function of Parts and ControlsFor details, refer to the pages given in parenthese

AdjustmentAdjusting the Color and Picture Quality504Select TEST PRINT by pressing the F or f button, then press the EXEC button.Nine identical images

AdjustmentAdjusting the Color and Picture Quality51To perform fine adjustmentTo perform color balance adjustment within the current color balance rang

AdjustmentMaking Various Settings52Making Various Settings Assigning Functions to the Remote Control UnitYou can control the printer using the RM-91 R

AdjustmentMaking Various Settings53a) When you use the remote control unit with this function, confirm that the source image is displayed on the video

AdjustmentMaking Various Settings54Setting the Baud RateWhen controlling the printer with a computer connected to the printer’s RS-232C connector, sel

AdjustmentMaking Various Settings55For detailed information on how to enter characters, see “Entering a Caption” on page 31.You can use up to 16 chara

MiscellaneousPrecaution56MiscellaneousPrecautionSafety• Operate the printer using the power source specified in “Specifications” on page 58.• Be caref

MiscellaneousRecommended Ink Ribbon and Paper57Cleaning Cleaning the cabinetClean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft dry cloth, or a soft clo

MiscellaneousSpecifications58SpecificationsPower requirements100 to 120 V AC only, 50/60 Hz (for 100 to 120 V AC users)220 to 240 V AC only, 50/60 Hz(

MiscellaneousSpecifications59SYNC: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm terminated, sync negativeS VIDEO (Separate luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) signals):4-pin mini-DIN

IntroductionLocation and Function of Parts and Controls6J DISPLAY button (19, 36)When the regular screen is displayed, pressing this button toggles th

MiscellaneousSpecifications60When IMMED. CAP. is set to OFF:The above example shows that the images at the seventh and eighth positions are captured.

MiscellaneousError/Warning Messages61Error/Warning MessagesThere are two kinds of messages: error messages and warning messages. This section lists th

MiscellaneousError/Warning Messages62Warning MessagesIn case of a warning, only warning messages appear. The ALARM lamp does not light.Warning message

MiscellaneousTroubleshooting63TroubleshootingIf Damage is SuspectedThe following troubleshooting checks will help you correct the most common problems

MiscellaneousTroubleshooting64If the Paper JamsIf the paper jams after you press the PRINT button, remove the jammed paper following the steps below.

IndexIndex65IndexAAbout This Manual 4Accessoriesink ribbon and paper 9paper tray 9power cord 9Adjusting the color and picture qualityadjusting

IndexIndex66adjusting the printout color 45compensating for the input signal 43eliminating the blur 17Printout quantity setting 20Printoutsnot

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IntroductionLocation and Function of Parts and Controls7A t INPUT (input signal) connectors (10)Used to connect the video equipment supplying the sour

IntroductionLocation and Function of Parts and Controls8D S or M (image type) display sectionIndicates the type of image being displayed on the monito

PreparationSupplied Accessories9PreparationSupplied AccessoriesThe printer is packed together with the following accessories. Check that nothing is mi